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K-12 Standards Section

Science Standards Review Updates

Science Standards Revision – October 18 Update
On October 18, the Science Standards Revision Working Group continued their work in revising Arizona’s Science Standards. A total of 28 Arizona educators participated, representing 2 institutes of higher education and 26 districts/schools, including 2 charter schools. Participants were from 8 Arizona counties: Apache, Coconino, Graham, Maricopa, Navajo, Pima, Yavapai, and Yuma.

On October 11, a Parent and Community Focus Group convened to provide feedback on the development of the Science Standards. Thirteen applicants were invited and 6 attended; participants were from 2 Arizona counties: Maricopa and Pima. The feedback from this focus group will be used to inform decisions made by the Science Standards Working Groups later this month as they continue the development of the Science Standards.

On October 2 and 10, a small Science Standards Revision Working Group convened to focus on the high school science standards. The work from this small group will be reviewed by the parent and community focus group and by the full committee later this month. A total of 8 Arizona educators participated, representing 8 districts. Participants were from 2 Arizona counties: Maricopa and Yuma.

Would you like to get more involved with K-12 Science Education? Apply today to serve as a parent or community volunteer on the K-12 Science Standards Focus Group. The ADE is now accepting applications from parents and community members from across the state that are interested in contributing to the revision of the K-12 Science Standards. The first focus group is scheduled to meet in mid-October.

On July 13-14, the Science Standards Revision Working Group convened to continue the process of revising Arizona’s Science Standards. A total of 33 Arizona educators participated, representing 2 institutes of higher education, 31 districts/schools, including 1 charter school and 2 private schools. Participants were from 6 Arizona counties: Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma.